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Ministry of Defence
IAF PARTICIPATION IN TACTICAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME IN EGYPT
Indian Air Force contingent is reaching the midway point of the Tactical Leadership Programme  at Egyptian Air Force  Weapon School in Egypt . The programme commenced on 24 Jun and will culminate on 23 Jul 22. IAF is participating with three Su-30 MKI aircraft. Two C-17 aircraft were used for induction of the contingent. IAF Su-30 MKI aircraft undertook a non-stop ferry of six hours from Jamnagar airbase  to Cairo West airbase , overflying four countries enroute.
Tactical Leadership Program is a unique exercise, wherein IAF is participating with its aircrew as instructors. This exercise provides a good opportunity to showcase the reach and capability of the IAF. It will also assist in enhancing defence cooperation between the two countries and exchange of best practices.
During the first two weeks of the exercise IAF aircraft participated in missions by day and night, involving air to ground & air to air combat scenarios and Combat Search And Rescue  activity alongside Egyptian F-16, Rafale and Mig 29 aircraft.
Ministry of Defence
Curtain Raiser: Launch Of Two Diving Support Vessels At Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Vizag On 22 Sep 2022
Two Diving Support Vessels  being built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Vishakapatnam for the Indian Navy, are scheduled to be launched on 22 Sep 22. Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, will be the Chief Guest at the launching ceremony. The vessels will be launched by Mrs Kala Hari Kumar, President Navy Wellness and Welfare Association , who would also be performing the traditional honour and naming them.
The Diving Support Vessels  are first of the kind, ships indigenously designed and built at HSL for the Indian Navy. The vessels are 118.4 metres long, 22.8 metres at the broadest point and will have a displacement of 9,350 tons.
These ships would be deployed for deep sea diving operations. Additionally, with Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle  embarked, the DSVs are designed to undertake submarine rescue operations, in case requirement exists. Furthermore, these ships will be capable of sustained patrolling, conducting Search & Rescue operations and carrying out Helicopter Operations at high seas.
With approximately 80 % indigenous content, the DSV project has generated considerable local employment opportunities and has also promoted indigenisation which in turn will aid in boosting India’s economy.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
6 fishermen couple and 2 artisans from Gujarat will participate in the Independence Day Celebrations at Red Fort
Around 1,800 special guests from all over India will be attending the Independence Day Flag hoisting by the Prime Minister of India at the Red Fort on 15th August this year.
Six fishermen along with their spouses and two artisans from Gujarat will be part of special invitees to witness the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2023. They are among around 1,800 persons who have been invited to listen to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from the Red Fort. The initiative to invite the people from all walks of life, across India, and be a part of the celebrations has been taken by the Government in line with its vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
Kaneiyalal Solanki from Nana Khara village in Amreli district is very happy to receive an invitation to witness the historic ceremony and said, “It is an honour to attend this celebration in Delhi in person with my wife Manjulaben. No Prime Minister before Shri Narendra Modi thought about inviting a fisherman for such a prestigious event at the Red Fort.”
Expressing similar sentiments, Shri Tulsibhai Gohel along with his wife Ruxmaniben , a fisherman from Veraval in Gir Somnath district said that he was very happy to receive an invitation from the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to attend the celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi.
Two artisans from Gujarat are also part of special invitees to attend the event in Delhi. Prajapati Ashvin kumar, a potter and Luhar Sidhik Hasan, a blacksmith would be attending the event at the Red Fort on 15th August 2023.
As India completes 75 years of Independence this year, sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, teachers, nurses, farmers, fisherman, shram yogis who helped build the Central Vista Project in New Delhi, khadi sector workers, national award winning school teachers, Border Roads Organisation workers and those who helped and worked for the Amrit Sarovar Projects and Har Ghar Jal Yojana Projects, implemented in various parts of the country, have been invited along with their spouse to attend the Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi this year.
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Ministry of External Affairs
India’s G 20 Presidency is a special responsibility – External Affairs Minister
India is now a solution provider – Dr. S Jaishankar
Pune, 23 February 2023
Minister for External Affairs Dr. S Jaishankar today said that India’s G 20 Presidency comes as a special responsibility at a challenging time for the world. He further said that India is now a solution provider for contemporary and emerging global problems.
Addressing G 20 Festival of Thinkers Summit under India’s G 20 Presidency at Symbiosis International  Campus, Lavale, Pune he said “ we have a strong resolve today to stand up to defend our national interest while having the independence to becoming the voice of Global South”.
Emphasizing on the changing world perspective regarding India, he said that we are a civilisational state leading resurgence to an era in which diversity is respected. A nation, whose energy, enthusiasm and creativity is rising and one whose future the world has a great interest.
Speaking about G 20 presidency Dr. Jaishankar said, G 20 is the most important International platform. What India could do, will do in this one year and it will make a significant difference in world politics.
Dr. S. B. Mujumdar Founder and President, Symbiosis and Chancellor Symbiosis International  presided over the function. Students from various disciplines including foreign courtiers were present and they interacted with the minister.
MI/PM
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 168.47 Cr
More than 55 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 95.39%
1,49,394 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 14,35,569
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 12.03%
With the administration of more than 55 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 168.47 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,86,23,511 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,96,974
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2nd Dose
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98,91,287
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Precaution Dose
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35,61,948
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,99,460
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2nd Dose
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1,72,92,659
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Precaution Dose
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43,99,520
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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4,83,47,278
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2nd Dose
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34,90,074
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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54,34,74,221
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2nd Dose
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41,24,71,188
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,07,39,739
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2nd Dose
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17,31,95,741
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,52,01,682
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2nd Dose
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10,79,09,796
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Precaution Dose
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59,44,501
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Precaution Dose
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1,39,05,969
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Total
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1,68,47,16,068
2,46,674 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,00,17,088.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 95.39%.
1,49,394 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 14,35,569. Active cases constitute 3.42% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 16,11,666 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 73.58 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 12.03% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 9.27%.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Ashes of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee immersed at Kaunhara Ghat at Hajipur in Bihar by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan
(Ashes of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee immersed at Kaunhara Ghat at Hajipur in Bihar by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan
Remembering Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Shri Paswan says his stature was bigger than his position and said his core philosophy was‘’Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas’’
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan today attended a condolence meeting held in remembrance of former Prime Minister and Jananayak Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Kaunhara Ghat at Hajipur in Bihar. After the condolence meeting, the ashes of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee were immersed in Ganga atthe Kaunhara Ghat.
Addressing the condolence meeting, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan said that stature of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee was bigger than his position. Recalling Shri Vajpayee asa leader with foresight, Shri Paswan said his core philosophy was Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas and his stature was even higher than the Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna.
Special Service and Features
Staff Selection Commission invites applications for 5369 posts
Staff Selection Commission has invited applications for 5369 posts in 549 departments in various Ministries/Departments/Institutions. This includes 378 vacancies in 27 departments in Kerala-Karnataka region with 80 vacancies in Indian Information Service Group B. Candidates will be selected through computer based test. Detailed information about educational qualification and vacancies can be obtained from the websites https://ssc.nic.in and http://ssckkr.kar.nic.in. Last date for receipt of online application is 27th March 2023. No application fee for Women/Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/Persons with Disabilities/ Ex-servicemen.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoRTH advises NHAI to follow MHA guidelines about Toll Plaza Operations in the wake Lock Down following COVID-19 epidemic; Closure be treated as Force Majeure
Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways  has advised NHAI to follow MHA guidelines about Toll Plaza Operations following Lock Down in the wake of COVID-19 epidemic in the country. The Ministry has stated that Clause 4 of annure to MHA order dated 24.3.2020 says that the commercial and private establishments shall be closed down for a period of 21 days from 25.03.2020.
Union Road Transport & Highways has also advised that NHAI may take action as per the said MHA orders. It added that prevailing condition may be treated as Force Majeure of Concession/Contract Agreement in terms of Ministry of Finance (Deptt of Expenditure order dated 19.2.2020.
President's Secretariat
President of India Addresses the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of National Institute of Bank Management in Pune; Urges NIBM to Create A Pool of Trained Human Resource to Serve Banking Institutions of Global Standards
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the National Institute of Bank Management  in Pune Maharashtra today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that banks are fulcrum of our economic system. Their efficiency in this role has earned trust and respect of people. Our Constitution promised economic justice for all citizens. Banks were considered the crucial vehicle to deliver this Constitutional commitment. He commended banks for charting out a mandate well beyond their traditional role as a financial intermediary. He said that our banks have done a commendable job in changing banking from an elitist pursuit to a service available to common man. Millions of lives have been touched through direct transfer of funds under various welfare schemes to bank account of poor and needy.
The President said that after independence banks were also considered part of a social contract of ensuring growth with equity. Considering importance of banks in the economic system of the country, Banking Regulation Act was implemented in 1949. Founding fathers of our Nation were very conscious of the role banks have to play as holders of public trust. He urged all bankers to judge their actions by this touchstone given to us. He said that as custodian of public money, banks have significant fiduciary responsibility in the economy. They have to take all possible prudential measures to ensure that trust is not betrayed in any manner. Recent proposal to enhance Deposit Insurance Coverage from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh is a positive step in the direction of assuring savers.
The President said that India has become one of the largest economies in the world. Banks have been a constant part of India’s growth saga. As India aims to become a 5-trillion-dollar economy, the banking sector has to start preparing for the next big leap. This mainly involves “banking with the unbanked” and “securing the unsecured”. In this pursuit, he urged NIBM to take responsibility of creating a pool of trained human resource, which is skilled to serve banking institutions of global standards.
The President said that India’s future journey will be greatly helped if banks exhibit deeper reach and become more efficient. Given the growing size of our economy, we should aim to have more than just one name in the world’s top 100 banks.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Veer Savarkar on his jayanti
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Veer Savarkar on his jayanti.
"On his Jayanti, I bow to the courageous Veer Savarkar. We remember him for his bravery, motivating several others to join the freedom struggle and emphasis on social reform", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Power
Rozgar Mela held at sector 42 Chandigarh
71,000 Appointment Letters distributed under Rozgar Mela via Video Conferencing
PM congratulates the new recruits joining the government during ‘Amrit Kaal’
Rozgar Mela via Video Conferencing was held today at Postgraduate Govt College for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh.The Chief Guest for the event was Shri Krishan Pal, Hon'ble Minister of State Power and Heavy Industries. The 6th tranche of Rozgar Mela events was organized today nation-wide at 43 locations which was launched virtually by PM as he addressed the youth and congratulated all the newly appointed individuals through live telecast.
The Rozgar Mela, an event dedicated to the fulfillment of the Prime Minister's commitment to prioritize employment opportunities, witnessed the distribution of approximately 71,000 appointment letters appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in Government departments and organizations via video conferencing. This initiative is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation, empowering the youth and enabling their active participation in the nation's development.
Under the Rozgar Mela held in 2023, the Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed employees , and said that this will bring a new ray of hope not only to the appointees, but also to millions of families across the country. Furthermore, he highlighted the government's dedication to employment generation by emphasizing the regular organization of Rozgar Melas in NDA-ruled states and Union Territories, ensuring that more families will be appointed to government jobs in the days to come. The Prime Minister emphasized that the recurring Rozgar Melas have become a distinguishing characteristic of the current government, signifying the government's commitment to realizing its resolutions.
In addition to the distribution of appointment letters, the Prime Minister drew attention to the iGOT Karmyogi platform, where government servants are engaged in online courses for personal development alongside their official training and capacity building . He emphasized the importance of self-learning through technology and expressed his belief that it presents a valuable opportunity for the current generation.
Speaking on the ocassion , Hon'ble Minister of State Power and Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal, addressed the gathering and personally handed over the appointment letters to the newly selected recruits. He said that the nation is in the right hands of a truly global leader and the country is going to witness an unprecedented growth in the years to come where the new recruits would play a very determining role in propelling India forward towards a brighter and promising future .
The government's commitment to employment generation and providing meaningful opportunities for the youth reflects its dedication to fostering national development. The distribution of appointment letters through the Rozgar Mela serves as a testament to the government's resolve to empower individuals, strengthen institutions, and create a prosperous future for India.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves creation of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi as a single non-lapsable reserve fund for Health from the proceeds of health and Education Cess
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi  as a single non-lapsable reserve fund for share of Health from the proceeds of Health and Education Cess levied under Section 136-b of Finance Act, 2007.
Salient features of the PMSSN
- A non-lapsable reserve fund for Health in the Public Account;
- Proceeds of share of health in the Health and Education Cess will be credited into PMSSN;
- Accruals into the PMSSN will be utilized for the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare namely,
- Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana 
- Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres 
- National Health Mission
- Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana 
- Emergency & disaster preparedness and responses during health emergencies
- Any future programme/scheme that targets to achieve progress towards SDGs and the targets set out in the National Health Policy  2017.
- Administration and maintenance of the PMSSN is entrusted to Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; and
- In any financial year, the expenditure on such schemes of the MoHFW would be initially incurred from the PMSSN and thereafter, from Gross Budgetary Support .
Benefits:
The major benefit will be: enhanced access to universal & affordable health care through availability of earmarked resources, while ensuring that the amount does not lapse at the end of financial year.
Background:
Health is vital for improved developmental outcomes. From an economic standpoint, better health improves productivity, and reduces losses due to premature death, prolonged disability and early retirement. Health and Nutrition also directly impact scholastic achievements and have a bearing on productivity and income. Health Outcomes depend substantially on public spending on health. One extra year of population life expectancy raises GDP per capita by 4%, Investment in health creates millions of jobs, largely for women, through a much needed expansion of the health workforce
In the budget speech 2018, the Finance Minister while announcing Ayushman Bharat Scheme, also announced replacement of existing 3% Education Cess by 4% Health and Education Cess.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATES ON COVID-19
Recovery rate improves to 40.98%
Through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach, Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Since yesterday, an increase of 6088 has been noted in the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in India. The total number of confirmed cases is now 1,18,447.The number of cases under active medical supervision is 66,330.
So far, a total of 48,533 people have been cured. In the last 24 hours, 3234 patients were found cured. This takes our total recovery rate at 40.98%.
As we transition through Lockdown 4.0, it is important to be mindful of making appropriate COVID behaviour an integral part of our lifestyle which will essentially include regular hand washing and hand hygiene, usage of masks/face covers, physical distancing to maintain ‘2 gaz ki doori’, taking care of the old and most vulnerable to the disease, self-protection through boosting of immunity following Ministry of AYUSH guidelines, installation of the Aarogya Setu app, and to adopt a health seeking behaviour through timely reporting of symptoms and care seeking for COVID-19 treatment without attaching any stigma.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA .
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no. : +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .